Scott Kingery said he would still look at the lineup card each afternoon when he enters the Phillies clubhouse, but the rookie will now have a better idea of where he’ll be playing before he searches for his name.
Kingery seems to have the most to gain as J.P. Crawford heads to the disabled list with a sprained right forearm. The Phillies played Kingery at six positions in his first 24 games, using him in a super-utility role. Kingery will now take most of Crawford’s reps at shortstop. He finally has a set role.
“If I get some consistent time at shortstop, that will give me a chance to get more comfortable out there and just learn and make it feel more natural,” Kingery said.